"Those were vile people in both those cities, as is well known. The world was better off without them. And Lot's wife, of course, was told not to look back where all those people and their homes had been. But she did look back, and I love her for that, because it was so human. So … Continue reading Billy Pilgrim, PTSD, and the art of time travel
Tag: spiritual warfare
Savoring the blessing despite the trial
"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today." ~Genesis 50:20, English Standard Version The last few days have been a whirlwind here. After spending a week at the beach with family, we are now … Continue reading Savoring the blessing despite the trial
What happened to the Gospel of grace?
"It was all politics, wasn't it? she asks me. yes, I sez to her. And so whoever won, that's why we have what we have now? Well, with a nod at the Reformation, I suppose so, yes. She lies back down. So it's all made up, its an invention. Yes, I sez, taking her in … Continue reading What happened to the Gospel of grace?
Awesome resources for finding God in story
"Elie Wiesel suggests that 'God created man because he loves stories.' So if we're going to find the answer to the riddle of earth- and our own existence- we'll find it in stories." ~Brent Curtis and John Eldredge During my years as a homeschool mom, I loved to use the parables of Jesus as examples … Continue reading Awesome resources for finding God in story
Grabbing hold of God’s perfect plan
“I can show the wise Hrothgar a way to defeat his enemy and find respite- …I can calm the turmoil and terror in his mind. Otherwise, He must endure woes and live with grief…” ~Beowulf, lines 279—284 I never expected to be diagnosed with cancer and when it happened, it caught me completely off guard. … Continue reading Grabbing hold of God’s perfect plan
The pain of putting the undead to rest
“I really do wish to destroy it!” cried Frodo. “Or, well, to have it destroyed. I am not made for perilous quests. I wish I had never seen the Ring! Why did it come to me? Why was I chosen?” ~Frodo Baggins Last night I was plagued with terrible dreams; the kind of dreams that … Continue reading The pain of putting the undead to rest
A return to Wittenberg
Queen Gertrude: Let not thy mother lose her prayers, Hamlet. I pray thee stay with us, go not to Wittenberg. Hamlet: I shall in all my best obey you, madam. ~William Shakespeare For the last few days, a line from the movie Abraham Lincoln:Vampire Hunter has been haunting me. As Adam is trying to convince … Continue reading A return to Wittenberg
Our own worst enemy…
I march before a martyred world, an army for the fight I speak of great heroic days, of victory and might I hold a banner drenched in blood, I urge you to be brave I lead you to your destiny, I lead you to your grave Your bones will build my palaces, your eyes will … Continue reading Our own worst enemy…
Confronting the demons of the past…Part V
“Dear Friends, do not believe every spirit, but Test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have Gone out into the world.” ~1 John 4:1, English Standard Version This journey toward Christ has not been an easy one. It has been filled with pitfalls, dark back alleys, and abandoned … Continue reading Confronting the demons of the past…Part V
Confronting the demons of the past…Part IV
“Ay, ay, God help me…but will he help me- Will he help me? Pray to Him -pray in a humble and trusting spirit.” ~Sheridan Le Fanu Today has been an emotionally trying day. For the last several weeks I have felt the symptoms of the carcinoid cancer slowly coming back. I was afforded a few … Continue reading Confronting the demons of the past…Part IV